Trump’s nuclear-powered battleships cost $275B: CBO report
Summary
A government report says that President Trump’s plan to build a new class of 15 nuclear-powered battleships for the U.S. Navy will cost about $275 billion. The first ship, called USS Defiant, is estimated to cost around $23.4 billion to build.Key Facts
- President Trump wants to build 15 new nuclear-powered battleships for the U.S. Navy.
- These ships are planned to be part of the Navy’s “Golden Fleet.”
- The total estimated cost to build all 15 ships is about $275 billion.
- The first ship, USS Defiant, is expected to cost approximately $23.4 billion.
- The ships will use nuclear power, which means they will be powered by nuclear reactors.
- This report was released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
- Building these ships would be a major investment in the U.S. Navy’s future capabilities.
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